How to use Dexagee Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Dexagee Injection works

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In Depth Information on Dexagee Injection

Expert advice for Dexagee Injection

Do not use dexamethasone, if you are allergic to it in case of eye drops, do not touch the tip of dispenser to an eye or eyelid.

Do not use dexamethasone eye drops if you have glaucoma or diabetes.

Do not stop using dexamethasone suddenly, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms.

Talk to your doctor about how to avoid withdrawal symptoms when stopping the medication.

Do not use dexamethasone oral solution:you have a fungal infection that affects entire body if you have a stomach or duodenal ulcer.

Consult your doctor before taking dexamethasone oral solution, if you have kidney or liver problems or if you have high blood pressure, heart disease or you have recently had a heart attack.

Warnings

Special precautions for Dexagee Injection

Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Dexagee Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.

Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

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Lactation

Dexagee Injection is probably safe to use during lactation.

Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

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Driving

Do not drive unless you are feeling well.

Dexagee Injection may cause dizziness (vertigo). Changes in your eyesight or muscle weakness may also happen. This may affect your driving ability.

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Kidney

Dexagee Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Dexagee Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Regular monitoring of kidney function tests and other blood tests is advisable while you are taking Dexagee Injection.